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Dublin Ink

  • 28-04-2013 10:41pm
    #1
    Alyx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    What age restrictions are on piercings? My daughter wants to get some done, just wondering


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  • #2
    RhoDoDenDron
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭RhoDoDenDron


    Not sure the specific ages, but most places are 16+ for basic stuff and 18 for anything complex. Sometimes you can get around it with parental consent but depends on the place. What does she want done, and I may be able to give you a better idea.

    Also, has she got her sights set on Dublin Ink? There are other places in town that are ... more reputable.


  • #3
    Esoteric_
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    Can I suggest that she go to Snakebite instead?

    It depends on her age and what piercing she wants done, also. Like Rho said, simple things like ear piercings are usually 16, things that are more complex are 18+ in both Dublin Ink and Snakebite.


  • #4
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Haven't heard any horror stories from Dublin Ink but the fact that their piercer got the gig purely by appearing on a reality TV show would have me a tad wary. Snakebite or Wildcat have better reputations.

    I think its 16+ for ears, lips and eyebrows but 18+ for owt else


  • #5
    RhoDoDenDron
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭RhoDoDenDron


    Can I suggest a bunch of other places besides Snakebite that would also be appropriate? Wildcat Ink (Jervis st. & Stephen's Green Shopping Centre), Zulu Tattoo (Strand Street) and Connected Ink (Crown Alley, Templebar) are all reputable studios as well. There was recently a thread where the best/worst piercing studios in Dublin city centre were discussed.


  • #6
    Alyx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Alyx


    Preferably helix, rook/tragus according to her..I just dont want it to be done incorrectly or anything like that, but yes, she is 16 by the way


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  • #7
    RhoDoDenDron
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭RhoDoDenDron


    Well, I know helix is usually fine 16, probably rook and tragus as well. With parental consent it would be fine, so worst case you may have to pop in with her. Bring ID if she can.

    If price is an issue Connected Ink are quite cheap, and I can vouch for their quality. While Dublin Ink haven't got any horror stories about them, they've not got quite the same standing as some of the other studios in town.


  • #8
    Alyx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Alyx


    Lovely, would they be strict about ID? Really dont fancy going in with her,


  • #9
    Cupcake_Crisis
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    Would a 16 year old even have id? I didnt :confused:


  • #10
    RhoDoDenDron
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭RhoDoDenDron


    Passport? And yes, if she looks near 16 they'll ask for ID.


  • #11
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    OP, if your daughter is getting a body modification which can potentially scar her for life, especially if badly done, surely you'd make it your mission to go with her?

    Or are you really 16 and want to get it done yourself?


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